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Traffic, neighbors
and even noise coming from different environments in the same home,
affect our level of enjoyment, comfort and general well being.
This is why Texsa has created Tecsound, a high-density and visco-elastic
synthetic soundproofing membrane
that provides exceptional acoustic insulation in traditional construction systems
with almost no increase to wall thickness.
Its high degree of flexibility and its stretching ability capacity
enables the product to adapt to any shape or surface,
greatly facilitating installation.
With regard to combustion properties, Tecsound is the only acoustic membrane
on the market to bear a Euroclass certification and what's more with an
excellent rating: Euroclass B, S2, D0
In other words, its contribution to combustion is very limited
and it does not release burning droplets or particles.
Available in different weights, in a self-adhesive format, with specific dimensions
for gypsum plaster board or in combination with a sound absorbent fibre,
Tecsound offers solutions for any construction system.
Homes, hotels, stores, offices, meeting rooms, coffee shops, restaurants,
discotheques, cinemas and recording studios around the world
have chosen Tecsound as the best acoustic insulation.
Tecsound...
because silence does not steal space.
Tecsound SY and Tecsound SY Band for acoustic insulation
on dry partitions.
First, prepare the metal frame so as to form two identical and
completely independent structures.
Apply Tecsound SY Band to the tracks,
allowing a two-centimeter overhang on the side to which the
gypsum plasterboard will be attached.
This will prevent the plasterboard sheets from resting directly on the base
and avoid the formation of an acoustic bridge.
Install the tracks and their designated location, leaving a minimum separation of 5 millimetres.
We recommend that the support base upon which each structure rests
also be independent.
So as to prevent the transmission of vibrations from one structure to another,
it's very important to avoid any contact between them at any point.
Place the studs every 60 centimetres.
If the room height is greater than 2.5 meters, reduce the distance
between studs to 40 centimeters.
Attach the studs to the tracks by making an indentation on the contact points.
Apply Tecsound SY Band to the studs, on the side that would be in contact
with the gypsum plasterboard.
Attach the gypsum plasterboard with screws from the outer face of one side
of the structure.
Make sure the plasterboard is resting on the Tecsound SY Band
that has previously been left protruding from the tracks.
On the opposite side from where the plasterboard is attached,
fill the space between studs with mineral wool.
Closed the partition by butt joining the gypsum plasterboard.
Seal the perimeter and joints on both sides of the partition
with jointing compound.
To apply the acoustic insulation vertically, first peel away a 5 centimeter portion
of the silicone-coated plastic.
Place the acoustical membrane on the upper part of the partition and adhere
the portion that has been peeled back.
Confirm that the membrane falls parallel with the plasterboard sheets,
then continue to remove the silicone covered plastic and press down on the
entire surface area to ensure it is completely adhered.
Repeat the operation until the entire partition is covered, overlapping the
strips of membrane by 5 centimeters.
To prevent the overlapped areas from increasing in thickness, a lengthwise cut
can be made and the excess material removed.
Last of all, clad the partition with another layer of gypsum plasterboard
and seal the joints and perimeter with jointing compound.
Tecsound 2 FT as acoustic insulation on brick partition walls.
Cut the rolls of Tecsound 2 FT crosswise and in lengths equal to the
height of the room to be insulated.
Using a short-nap roller, extend a coat of contact adhesive on one of the faces
of the acoustic complex.
It's important that the entire surface be covered evenly,
particularly in the overlap area.
Also apply a coat of adhesive to the partition, covering an area
equal in size to the previously coated piece of membrane.
Once the recommended drying time has elapsed,
apply the strip of Tecsound 2 FT membrane vertically
and with the adhesive coated side facing the partition.
Beginning always at the top, press on the entire surface until it is fully adhered.
Repeat the operation until the entire partition is covered,
carefully observing the overlap areas.
Finally, build the brick partition.
It is not necessary to leave an air chamber between the Tecsound 2 FT and the brick partition.
Another method of applying Tecsound 2 FT consists in attaching the product
with PVC rosettes.
To do this, bore a hole through the felt fabric and the insulating membrane.
Insert the rosette in the hole
and then the rivet.
The number of rosettes used will depend on the weight of the product being installed.
Generally, 4 rosettes per square meter are sufficient.
Tecsound FT and Tecsound SY as acoustic insulation for ceilings.
Cut the rolls of Tecsound SY crosswise until the number of pieces needed
to cover the framework is obtained.
Using a short-nap roller, extend a coat of contact adhesive to one side of the felt.
Also apply a coat of adhesive to the framework, covering an area equal in size
to the previously coated piece of membrane. Starting from one of the corners,
press down on the entire surface area of the product until it is completely adhered.
Repeat the process until the entire surface is covered,
overlapping the strips appropriately.
To ensure complete adhesion to the support, we also recommend that
PVC rosettes be applied. Generally, 5 rosettes per square meter are sufficient.
This ensures the adhesion to the support, in the event that the adhesive properties
deteriorate over time.
Once the acoustic complexes is fitted to the structure, place the adjustable supports.
The number of supports required will depend on the weight of the acoustic ceiling.
As a guideline, they should be placed every 30 or 60 centimetres.
Adjust the height of the supports to leave a distance between
150 and 200 millimeters between the framework and the ceiling.
Install the necessary structure for supporting the acoustic ceiling.
The larger the air chamber, greater the level of insulation.
Place mineral wool inside the framework.
Apply Tecsound SY Band to the entire perimeter of the acoustic ceiling
so that the plasterboard sheets are not in direct contact with the walls.
Screw the first layer of plasterboard to the framework.
Seal the perimeter and joints with jointing compound.
To adhere Tecsound SY to the second layer,
extend the roll lengthwise on the plasterboard sheet, ensuring that one centimetre
extends beyond every side. Gradually, peel away the silicon coated plastic
and adhere the membrane, ensuring that it remains parallel.
Screw the plasterboard sheet to the ceiling, with the membrane facing the inside.
Repeat the process until the entire surface areas is covered, placing the sheets
in discontinuous butt joints.
Finally, seal the perimeter and butt joints with jointing compound.
Texsilen Plus as acoustic insulation for floors
Extend the roll of Texsilen Plus lengthwise in the space to be insulated.
Where the material meets the walls, bring it up a minimum of 10 centimeters.
Also overlap the strips of Texsilen Plus a minimum of 10 centimeters.
Seal the laps with conventional adhesive tape.
A 4 to 5 centimetres thick compression layer of reinforced mortar
should be poured, covering the entire surface.
When the mortar is completely dry, proceed normally with the installation
of the parquet.
Tecsound FT AL as acoustic insulation for drainpipes.
Measure the circumference of the pipe to be insulated.
Cut the roll of Tecsound FT AL crosswise to obtain the required number of pieces
to cover the full length of the pipe.
All joints must overlap a minimum of 5 centimetres.
Starting at the bottom, wrap the pipe so that the felt is against the pipe.
Fasten the membrane with cable ties every 20 centimeters.
To avoid vibrations, make sure the felt is in direct contact with the entire pipe surface.
Seal all the joints with aluminium adhesive tape.
In addition to providing excellent fire protection, the Tecsound FT AL aluminium finish
gives the product an appearance that left exposed works well in many spaces.
If preferred, the drainpipe can be covered by a masonry or plaster board partition.
Tecsound as acoustic insulation for metal decks.
Unroll the Tecsound perpendicular to the metal panel ribbing.
Make sure that the silicon-coated plastic is on the upper part.
This will allow for easy removal.
Overlap the strips by at least 5 centimetres.
By installing Tecsound on metal decks, you obtain a high level of insulation
from airborne and impact sound, such as from rain, hail or wind.
It also acts as a vapor barrier.
Stagger and attach the Aisladeck BV panels preferably parallel to the panel ribbing.
Attach the fastening system directly onto the thermal insulation,
screwing through the metal panel and insuring it is completely immobile.
The fasteners must be placed 10 centimetres from the perimeter of the insulation panels
and never on the edges nor between panels.
The waterproofing membranes must be placed starting at the lowest point of the gradient
and perpendicular to the panel ribbing.
The fasteners must be attached where overlapping occurs and every
20 or 25 centimeters depending on the width of the panel ribbing.
The lapse must be sealed by torch
and gone over with the trowel
Tecsound...
because silence does not steal space.